This is a great kung-fu action film set in historical China. The fight choreography is done by Yuen Wo Ping, who has choreographed fighting in a number of great films, and later choreographed the fighting in The Matrix. His style is stamped all over the fights in the movie. As Kung Fu films go Iron Monkey has an interesting story woven in among familiar tropes. You see plenty of thugs get their comeuppance and…
Unmask the legend.
In this Hong Kong variation of Robin Hood, corrupt officials of a Chinese village are robbed by a masked bandit known as "Iron Monkey", named after a benevolent deity. When all else fails, the Governor forces a traveling physician into finding the bandit.
Top Cast
Yu Rongguang
Dr. Yang / Iron Monkey
Donnie Yen
Wong Kei-ying
Jean Wang Ching-Ying
Miss Orchid / Miss Ho
Angie Tsang Sze-Man
Wong Fei-Hung
Yen Shi-Kwan
Wonder Palm Monk Hin Hung
James Wong Jim
Governor Cheng Pak Fong
Yuen Shun-Yi
Master Fox
Hsiao Ho
Monk Hin Hung's Disciple
Lee Fai
Monk Hin Hung's Disciple
Chun Kwai-Bo
One of the Bad Monks
Chan Siu-Wah
One of the Bad Monks
Mandy Chan Chi-Man
One of the Bad Monks
Alex Yip Choi-Nam
One of the Bad Monks
Cheung Fung-Lei
Governor's Favourite Mistress
Sze Mei-Yee
Governor's Advisor
William Duen Wai-Lun
Fat Rich Patient
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FAQ about Iron Monkey
What is Iron Monkey about?
In this Hong Kong variation of Robin Hood, corrupt officials of a Chinese village are robbed by a masked bandit known as "Iron Monkey", named after a benevolent deity. When all else fails, the Governor forces a traveling physician into finding the bandit.
When was Iron Monkey released?
Iron Monkey was released in 1993.
What genres does Iron Monkey belong to?
Iron Monkey is categorised as Action, Crime, Drama.
Who stars in Iron Monkey?
The cast of Iron Monkey includes Yu Rongguang, Donnie Yen, Jean Wang Ching-Ying, Angie Tsang Sze-Man, Yen Shi-Kwan.